While I’ve covered hot tools on the Strategist extensively over the years (from curling irons to blow-dryer brushes ... coarse or curly hair types will need a flat iron that can reach higher ...

CR sent four colleagues with different hair textures home with two popular hair straightening brushes from Tymo and Drybar to find out which one works best.

Her pick: Ghd Curve Classic Curl 1" Curling Iron. For flat irons ... like Olivia Gardens Multi-Brush. "The detachable brush barrel ‘sets' the hair while drying for maximum volume," she explains.

Yes, you can reach for a curling iron, a hair dryer brush, or even a good old-fashioned ... An Amazon reviewer says: “I think these hot rollers are great! They’re way less damaging than a flat iron, ...

I’m always looking for ways to trick my mane into doing what I want—aka getting that bombshell blowout look—and this hair dryer/hot brush/curling iron has officially given me hope." ...

Unfortunately for my strands, achieving my ideal look typically involves using both a hairdryer and flat iron ... that functions as the best hair dryer while you brush and style.